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Top Word Processors like Pages

The most popular alternative to Pages is LibreOffice, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Pages are ONLYOFFICE.

Most alternatives to Pages are in the Word Processors category, compared here by price, platform and features.

Pages alternatives
AllFreeOpen source
2 apps

All Pages alternatives

  1. LibreOffice is a desktop office suite maintained by The Document Foundation, with Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math. It uses the OpenDocument format natively and opens and saves Microsoft Office files. It is free for any use, works fully offline and can be extended with community extensions and templates.

    12 LibreOffice alternatives

    Pros

    • Free for any use, with no account or subscription
    • Full suite with Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw and Base
    • Native OpenDocument support and fully offline use

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated next to Microsoft 365
    • Complex Office files can lose formatting
    • No real-time collaboration in the desktop apps
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
  2. ONLYOFFICE is an office suite from Ascensio System with editors for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs and forms, built around Microsoft Office formats. The desktop and mobile apps are free, and the online editors can be self-hosted or integrated into Nextcloud and other platforms, with paid cloud and enterprise editions. It supports real-time co-editing, plugins and AI assistants.

    12 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

    Pros

    • Strong compatibility with Microsoft Office formats
    • Free desktop and mobile apps, plus self-hostable online editors
    • Real-time co-editing and Nextcloud integration

    Cons

    • A self-hosted server needs technical setup
    • Enterprise features and support require paid editions
    • Fewer advanced features than Microsoft Office
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source

Pages vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Pages, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Pages vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsCross-device syncMicrosoft Office file compatibilityReal-time collaborationTemplatesTrack changes
PagesFreeWeb, Mac, iPhone
LibreOfficeFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux
ONLYOFFICEFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted

Pages alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Pages?

The most popular alternative to Pages is LibreOffice: Free, open source office suite for Windows, Mac and Linux. Other great alternatives are ONLYOFFICE.

Is there a free alternative to Pages?

Yes, 2 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE.

Is there an open source alternative to Pages?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE.

Is Pages free?

Yes, Pages is free to use.

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